I would like to express what a privilege it has been to get to know the students, parents and staff of Moriah College, during my first semester as Principal. Spending time with our students has been a true joy – they are genuinely inquiring, curious and kind and we have so much to be proud of. … Continue reading A Remarkable Term 2: Celebrating achievements, Growth, and Community Spirit
Mikolot: Voices of the future – Speeches
Holocaust Survivor Edith Eger said: “In the end, it’s not what happens to us that matters most – it’s what we choose to do with it.” Respond to this statement in the current context of the Jewish world. Leielle Bocman Not so long ago, I found myself in a difficult position. Standing in front of … Continue reading Mikolot: Voices of the future – Speeches
From Huggable to Horrible and Back – Navigating Teenagerhood
Written by Lynda Fisher, Head of Primary School Imagine your once adorable child, full of smiles and hugs, suddenly transforming into a moody, irritable teenager. This transformation often leaves parents feeling bewildered and concerned, which is why our Primary School and High School wellbeing and teaching teams recently joined forces to host a parenting session … Continue reading From Huggable to Horrible and Back – Navigating Teenagerhood
ויהי העם כמתאננחם רע באזני ה’
Written by Rabbi Gad Krebs, College Rabbi And the people were complaining in a bad way in the “Ears” of Hashem. There’s a fine line between being a critical thinker and just being critical. Imagine you’re standing in front of a large mural with thousands of tiles, each delicately and consciously placed to create the … Continue reading ויהי העם כמתאננחם רע באזני ה’
Tapping into our ‘why’
Nothing is impossible – the word itself says I’m possible - Audury Hepburn Intrinsic motivation is when a person completes a task for its inherent satisfaction rather than an external consequence. Extrinsic motivation is when a task is undertaken due to an external consequence or reward. I am resisting Google and ChatGPT, recalling instead my … Continue reading Tapping into our ‘why’